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What does it mean when the ultra sound says heterogeneous atrophic thyroid?
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Ultrasound result: Heterogenous means not consistently, or mixed pattern and atrophy implies "wasting", shrinking of the tissue.
Answered 12/31/2017
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Strophic and hetero: This is a description of a Hashimotos Thyroid gland. This is the most common thyroid condition, most frequent cause of low Thyroid, and could be confirmed with blood tests. These can be ordered by your primary care doctor.
Answered 12/31/2017
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